Les Thatcher has spent six decades in professional wrestling approaching all of the many hats he has worn with a passion that few can equal. Known for his talents behind the scenes as much as in the ring, Les got his start in Boston in 1960. By the mid-60's he was part of a popular
The next Filsinger Games virtual convention, The Filsinger Games Perennial 2022, will be Saturday January 29th and will feature a very special guest. Pro wrestling legend and legendary wrestling commentator and trainer Les Thatcher will be joining the convention to do a special Q&A. Les Thatcher wrestling throughout multiple territories in the 60's and 70's,
The next Filsinger Games virtual event will take place on Saturday January 29th, and is the big kickoff to 2022, the Filsinger Games Perennial! The full schedule of the events can be found on the Perennial web page HERE. The event will feature online game tournaments, chances to talk with other game promoters as well
Few names could rival Jimmy Hart's for importance to the Memphis territory. His near 7-year stint in the area saw him dominate the airwaves with more screen time than nearly anyone except maybe Lance Russell. His "First Family" challenged the top dog of the promotion - a revolving door of talent was immediately shot to
The rapping duo of J.C. Ice and Wolfie D was the most dominant tag team in the waning days of the Memphis territory. When J.C. Ice turned on his father, Bill Dundee, and joined forces with Wolfie D, PG-13 was born. Their street-style wrestling abilities combined with speed and finesse led them to wear the
Trained by set-mate Steve Keirn, Tracy Smothers started in Memphis in the mid-80s. Used chiefly as enhancement talent on Saturday mornings, Smothers learned you have to go away to come back, and that's just what he did. A journeyman, if ever there was one, Smothers worked the Mid South and Florida territories but always seems
The 2021 Filsinger Games Holiday Releases are now available for Preorder! You can order all of the newest game items right now HERE. One of the most anticipated game editions of the season is the 12 card Legends Expansion Set VIII, which is themed around wrestlers known for their time in the Memphis wrestling scene.
Everybody wants you when you're Stan Lane and Steve Keirn, the Fabulous Ones! Brought together by the inimitable Jackie Fargo in 1982, Stan and Steve were given main-event attention and rocketed to the top of the Memphis territory in short order. The innovative use of music videos and Fargo's endorsement created all the buzz the
Rex and Spot, the Moondogs, are coming to the Legends of Wrestling Expansion VIII! Wild and wooly with shredded jeans and clutching chewed-up bones, the Moondogs were known for their wild and bloody brawling style. They often found themselves at odds with pretty boy babyface teams, and the contrast in looks and styles brought the
Professional wrestling in Memphis is home to some iconic names - there is little doubt. One such icon looms large over the history of the territory in contrast to his smaller stature - "Superstar" Bill Dundee. Born William Cruickshanks in Angus, Scotland, Dundee was raised in Melbourne, Australia and joined the circus at the age
